You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 38553 (Monterey, TN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 38553 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: S (182°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (182°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 38553
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | WCTE Cookeville, TN · Full Power | 19.0 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 37.7 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWWB-LD Clarkrange, TN · Low Power | 15.3 mi | S (188°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DZ-D Cookeville, TN · Low Power | 19.0 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 60.9 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 60.2 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 61.0 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 60.2 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 60.2 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 61.0 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | Independent | WKNX-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 61.3 mi | ESE (102°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WTVC Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 74.1 mi | SSW (194°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WRCB Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 74.1 mi | SSW (194°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | PBS | WNGH-TV Chatsworth, GA · Full Power | 101.7 mi | S (171°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Monterey, TN Free TV Channels (15.0 mi from ZIP 38553 center) · Browse all Tennessee cities & ZIPs.
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